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Patent NZ-522738-A (NZ)
Title: Hollow cavity light guide for the distribution of collimated light to a liquid crystal display
Inventor: SACCOMANNO ROBERT J
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: A hollow light guide for uniformly distributing homogenised collimated light (1), comprises: a hollow cavity (7) configured as a parallelepiped and further comprises, (a) a first set of parallel faces which consists of an entrance aperture (2) and a distal edge located a first predetermined distance in opposition thereof, and (b) a second set of parallel faces which consists of a bottom edge and an exit aperture (11) located a second predetermined distance in opposition thereof, the exit aperture is orthogonal to the entrance aperture ; wherein the hollow cavity configured as a parallelepiped is further defined by a reference plane (100) extending through and perpendicular to the entrance aperture and parallel to the exit aperture ; (c) a beam splitting structure (3) which covers the entrance aperture and configured to symmetrically split, about the reference plane, an incoming beam of the collimated light striking thereupon into an upper beam lobe (4) and a lower beam lobe (5) exiting therefrom the beam splitting structure into the hollow cavity, wherein the upper beam lobe diverges in a first direction from the reference plane and the lower beam lobe diverges in a second direction from the reference plane, the first direction directly opposing the second direction ; (d) a retarder (13) adjacent to a first specular reflector (15) and forming together therewith the distal edge of the hollow cavity, wherein the retarder is interposed between the interior of the hollow cavity and the first specular reflector ; (e) a second specular reflector (12) which forms the bottom edge of the hollow cavity is geometrically positioned such that none of the lower light beam lobe is reflected therefrom to impinge upon the retarder ; and (f) a reflective polarizer (8) adjacent to a beam directing structure (10) and covering together therewith the exit aperture of the hollow cavity, wherein the reflective polarizer is interposed between the interior of the hollow cavity and the beam directing structure. A source of uniformly distributed polarized light, using an unpolarized light input from an optical conduit, comprises the hollow light guide described above and further comprises: a plurality of tapered non-imaging optical collimation elements that receive the light input and transmit collimated light to the entrance aperture of the hollow light guide.
Patent NZ-523822-A (NZ)
Title: Non-steroidal inflammation inhibitors
Inventor: JAROCH STEFAN
IPC: A61P1/04
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: The use of the compounds of general formula I for the production of a pharmaceutical agent for treating inflammations is disclosed. A process for the production of compounds of general formula I is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-524118-A (NZ)
Title: Process and apparatus for blending product liquid from different TFC membranes
Inventor: LEE BARRY H
IPC: B01D61/08
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: A process for membrane separation of a supply of potable tap water for obtaining a drinking water product, characterized by: feeding said tap water to at least one nanofiltration primary membrane, said at least one primary membrane separating said water into a primary membrane retentate retained by said at least one primary membrane, and a primary membrane permeate; feeding said primary membrane retentate directly to at least one reverse osmosis secondary membrane, said at least one secondary membrane separating said primary membrane retentate into a secondary membrane retentate retained by said at least one secondary membrane, and a secondary membrane permeate; and blending said primary membrane permeate and said secondary membrane permeate to form a product drinking water by directly passing said primary membrane permeate to a permeate blending point; wherein a solute concentration of said primary membrane permeate is greater than a solute concentration of said secondary membrane permeate, and said blending of permeates having distinct concentrations creates a drinking water product without adding supplemental minerals or untreated water post treatment.
Patent NZ-528422-A (NZ)
Title: Fuel delivery system
Inventor: SHINKARENKO ANDREI VADIMOVITCH
IPC: F02M51/06
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: A fuel delivery system for supplying liquid gas fuel to an engine is disclosed. The fuel can be supplied solely to the engine or together with diesel fuel. The fuel delivery system includes an injector (20) for receiving the liquid gas, and for ejecting the liquid gas in vapour form to the engine E. A bubble preventing mechanism (40, 44, 48; 8, 203, 209, 208) is supplied for preventing the liquid gas from bubbling or boiling in the injector which would impair the ejection of fuel from the injector. The preventing means comprises cooling means which may use a coolant to cool the injector. In one embodiment, the coolant is in the form of bubbled vapour which is directed away from the injector (20) and enters a chamber (206) in which the injector (20) is located, so that the vapour cools the injector (20). The vapour (20) can pass to a vapour block (208) for supply to the intake air of the engine so the vapour is supplied back to the engine together with fuel ejected by the injector (20).
Patent NZ-531030-A (NZ)
Title: A frozen fillet or slice of fish meat, or a frozen processed fillet or slice of fish meat, in which degeneration due to TMAO is inhibited or prevented during freeze-storage
Inventor: MORI TAKASHI
IPC: A23L17/00
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a frozen fillet or slice of fish meat, or a frozen processed fillet or slice of fish meat, in which degeneration due to the decomposition of trimethylamine-N-oxide that would otherwise occur during freeze-storage is inhibited or prevented, which is brought about by subjecting the fish meat to water immersion treatment and/or oxidation treatment prior to freeze-storage.
Patent NZ-531701-A (NZ)
Title: Gaming machine with bingo bonus feature
Inventor: BENNETT NICHOLAS LUKE
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: A gaming machine has a display and a game controller arranged to control images of symbols displayed on the display. The game controller is arranged to play a game wherein at least one random event is caused to be displayed on the display and, if a predefined winning event occurs, a prize is awarded. The game includes a bonus feature in which a representation of a game card is caused to be displayed on the display, the card having a plurality of playing positions demarcated thereon and each of at least certain of the playing positions having a bonus prize associated with it, the bonus feature comprising a plurality of patterns of playing positions, at least one of which is required to be completed and, following completion of the pattern by the game controller. A bonus award made up of a combination of the bonus prizes associated with the completed pattern of the playing positions is awarded to a player.
Patent NZ-537655-A (NZ)
Title: Processes for the production of aminoalkyl glucosaminide phosphate and disaccharide immunoeffectors, and intermediates therefor
Inventor: JOHNSON DAVID A
IPC: C07H5/02
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: Processes for production of alkylamino glucosaminide phosphate compounds, and of disaccharide compounds, including various novel intermediates and intermediate processes. In one aspect, glycosyl halides are produced by reaction of an O-silyl glycoside with a dihalomethyl alkyl ether.
Patent NZ-552474-A (NZ)
Title: Health jewelry utilizing silicone elastomer and process for producing the same
Inventor: HIRATA YOSHIHIRO
IPC: A44C25/00
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: A process for producing a body jewelry constituted of a silicone elastomer jewelry main-frame comprising, arranged on its skin contact side, a silicone elastomer layer having titanium micropowder mixed therein, the titanium micropowder at least composed mainly of titanium micropowder obtained by carrying out combustion of a mixed gas of oxygen and hydrogen in water under high pressure and melting elemental metallic titanium by means of resultant combustion gas to thereby deposit titanium micropowder in the water, and comprising, arranged outside, ornamental protrudent streaks of silicone elastomer. In particular, there is provided a body jewelry, available in ring form, constituted of a silicone elastomer jewelry main-frame comprising, arranged on its skin contact side, a silicone elastomer layer having titanium micropowder mixed therein, and comprising, arranged outside, ornamental protrudent streaks of silicone elastomer, which silicone elastomer jewelry main-frame is obtained by first providing a silicone elastomer jewelry main-frame with a continuous depressed portion, subsequently planting a titanium-micropowder-containing silicone elastomer layer in the continuous depressed portion, separately preparing ornamental protrudent streaks of silicone elastomer, and finally mounting the formerly obtained jewelry main-frame on the ornamental protrudent streaks, followed by thermal vulcanization to thereby effect integration. Further, there is provided a process for producing the body jewelry.
Patent NZ-553867-A (NZ)
Title: Multivalent canine vaccines against leptospira bratislava and other pathogens
Inventor: FRANTZ JOSEPH
IPC: A61K39/02
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A method of protecting a dog against Leptospira bratislava comprising administering to said dog a therapeutically effective amount of a vaccine composition consisting of a Leptospira cell preparation of Leptospira bratislava and one or more of Leptospira canicola, Leptospira grippotyphosa, Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae and Leptospira pomona and a carrier, wherein the amount of each Leptospira strain in the vaccine composition is in the range of about 100 to 3500 nephelometric units per vaccine dose.
Patent NZ-556331-A (NZ)
Title: Apparatus for clearing rubbish from a screen by dragging a slat over the upstream face of the screen
Inventor: COMMINS JOHN
Filed: 2007-07-04
Abstract: Apparatus (3) for clearing rubbish from a screen (2), particularly a sloping screen located in a ditch (1) and formed by a grid of inclined iron bars, by dragging a slat (4) is disclosed. The ends of the slat are mounted in respective carriages (6) at opposite sides of the ditch, which are each attached to upwardly moving endless chains (9) by shafts (7) pivoted for rotation about a horizontal axis. The orientation of the carriage about the shaft axis is determined by the engagement of wheels (21, 22, 23) on the carriage with a guide plate (15, 16) fixed in the apparatus and terminating short of the underside of a drive sprocket around which a return bend of the chain passes at the upper end of its movement. A first stop (29) on the carriage is positioned to abruptly engage a first part of the apparatus when the slat lies in a first vertical plane with one edge facing downwards. There are means on the carriage to retain its orientation with respect to the chain until it reaches a position on the return bend at which the carriage topples forward to bring the slat into a second vertical plane with the one edge uppermost.
Patent NZ-562557-A (NZ)
Title: Method of delivery of agents providing freezing and thawing resistance to cementitious compositions using a high molecular weight polymeric solution of polyethylene glycols or polysaccharides
Inventor: ONG FRANK
IPC: C04B28/02
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of delivering an admixture providing freeze-thaw resistance to a cementitious composition comprising adding to the cementitious composition a viscosity modifying admixture comprising a high molecular weight polymeric solution of polyethylene glycols, polysaccharides, or mixtures thereof, and containing polymeric microspheres, a gas generating additive, or at least partially degradable polymeric particles, wherein the viscosity modifying admixture is added as a single admixture to the cementitious composition. Also disclosed is an admixture for the process above.
Patent NZ-565499-A (NZ)
Title: Child-resistant compact for blister card products
Inventor: BROZELL LEONORA M
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: A child-resistant compact for dispensing product on blister cards includes a first portion (48) having a first panel (51) hinged to a first clamp (66) for capturing an end of a first blister card (44), and a second portion (50) having a second panel (55) hinged to a second clamp (111) for capturing an end of a second blister card (46). The first and second clamps are connected to each other such that the first and second panels form a chamber for enclosing the blister cards. At least one child-resistant latch is on the periphery of the panels for opening one or both panels with respect to the clamps for access to the blister cards. The first and second portions of the compact preferably are of integrally moulded plastic construction, either separate from or integrally with each other. The at least one chid-resistant latch preferably includes a first latch (52) at an end of the compact opposite the clamps, and second latches (54, 56) on opposite sides of the compact, preferably requiring simultaneous activation to open the compact. The panels preferably include a guide adjacent to the first latch for aligning the panels as the compact is closed to facilitate engagement of the latch elements on the panels.
Patent NZ-567217-A (NZ)
Title: Novel use of carbohydrates and compositions
Inventor: APAJALAHTI JUHA
IPC: A23L33/135
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of carbohydrates in the preparation of a composition for treating and/or preventing diseases and/or disorders caused by imbalanced colon fermentation comprising formulating a slowly fermented complex oligomer or polymer carbohydrate into a nutritionally, nutraceutically and/or pharmacologically acceptable composition, said carbohydrate being effective in sustaining and controlling the fermentation throughout the colon of a subject. (62) Divided Out of 538898
Patent NZ-568588-A (NZ)
Title: Authenticating a user and providing a secure electronic communication link
Inventor: MAGDI NABIL
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A method of authenticating activity data (2160) received by a base station (20), wherein the activity data requests the performance of an activity. In this method the base station receives data including a first algorithm selected from a plurality of algorithms by a device (2150) in data communication with the base station, and a request to generate and transfer a first indication of the activity data (2170) is also received by the base station. A response is then generated, using the first algorithm, indicative of a first indication of the activity data received by the base station. This response is transferred to the device, wherein the device then transfers the first indication to a user station (30) thereby allowing determination of the authenticity of the activity data. The user station then transfers to the device a second indication (2180) indicating the authenticity of the activity data and the base station receives, from the device, this second indication of the determination of authenticity and, in response to a positive authentication, performs the activity.
Patent NZ-574954-A (NZ)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition comprising 2-ethoxy-1-{ [2'-(5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)biphenyl-4-yl} -1H-benzimidazole-7-carboxylic acid
Inventor: NOMURA YUKIHIRO
IPC: A61K31/4245
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a solid pharmaceutical composition comprising · 2-ethoxy-1-{ [2'-(5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)biphenyl-4-yl]methyl} -1H-benzimidazole-7-carboxylic acid, · polyethylene · Hydroxypropylcellulose
Patent NZ-576377-A (NZ)
Title: Solid composition for treating water
Inventor: RAWAT NIDHI
IPC: C02F103/42
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a solid water treatment composition comprising (a) from 85 to 95 weight percent of a halogen-containing source; wherein the halogen containing source is selected from chlorinated hydantoins, brominated hydantoins, calcium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, potassium dichloro-s-triazinetrione and trichloro-s-triazinetrione; (b) from 0.2 to 2.5 weight percent of a boron-containing source; wherein the boron containing source is selected from boric acid, boric oxide and compounds having the formula MnBxOy?ZH2O wherein M is an alkali earth or metal or non-metallic cation, n is a number from 1 to 3, x is any whole number from 2 to 10, y is (3x/2)+1, Z is 1 to 14; and (c) from 1 to 10 percent of an alkali metal polyphosphate-containing source.
Patent NZ-578999-A (NZ)
Title: Ink cartridge, set of ink cartridges, and ink cartridge determination system
Inventor: HATTORI SHINGO
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2008-03-25
Abstract: An ink cartridge, configured to be mounted into a cartridge mounting portion in a direction of insertion, comprises a front wall 161, and first and second signal blocking portions. The front wall is oriented towards the direction of insertion. The first signal blocking portion 189 projects from the front wall 161 away from the front wall 161, and is configured to selectively prevent a first signal from passing through or to alter the path of the first signal. The second signal blocking portion 191 projects from the front wall 161 in the direction of insertion. When the first signal blocking portion 189 acts on the first signal, the second signal blocking portion 191 will either prevent a second signal from passing through it or will alter the path of the second signal. The thickness of the second signal blocking portion 191 in the direction of insertion of the cartridge, is determined by whether its function is to prevent the second signal from passing through it, or to alter the path of the second signal.
Patent NZ-586822-A (NZ)
Title: Estimation of building contents replacement cost
Inventor: BARTLETT MICHAEL KEITH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2010-07-15
Abstract: A computer-implemented method and a computer system for estimating replacement cost of building contents items are disclosed. The computer system comprises a processor (110) operable to:(a) present a user (140) with one or more questions relating to an occupant of a building having contents to be insured to receive one or more user inputs; (b) determine a personal attribute based on the one or more user inputs; (c) generate a list of building contents items that are associated with the personal attribute; and (d) calculate an estimated replacement cost of the generated list of building contents items. A computer-implemented method and a computer system for re-estimating replacement cost of building contents items are disclosed. The computer system comprises a processor (110) operable to (a) retrieve a list of building contents items from data store (120) with the list of building contents being previously generated based on one or more first inputs from a user (140); (b) receive one or more second inputs from the user; (c) generate an updated list of building contents items based on the one or more second inputs; and (d) calculate an estimated replacement cost of the updated list of building contents items.
Patent NZ-590794-A (NZ)
Title: Educational systems, methods and apparatus
Inventor: MURRAY WILLIAM
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2008-07-30
Abstract: 590794 Disclosed is a computing device for organising and monitoring education of a plurality of students. The device includes a topic planner (300) for each student, a student tracker, and a master sheet. The topic planner (300) displays at least one topic category (400) of one or more topics for a subject to be studied by the student. The student tracker for each student is linked to the respective topic planner (300) for tracking and displaying progress by the respective student in studying each of the at least one topic category (400) for each topic and providing feedback for each respective student relating to the at least one topic category as the at least one topic category is being studied. The master sheet is linked to each topic planner (300) and each student tracker and identifies each student, the subject, and the one or more topics. The computing device automatically updates corresponding fields in the student tracker when the topic planner (300) is updated. The computing device automatically updates the student tracker and topic planner (300) to reflect changes in the master sheet.
Patent NZ-595232-A (NZ)
Title: Vertical bore coil lifting apparatus with support to inner and outer wraps of coil
Inventor: EASTALL JONATHAN
IPC: B66C1/28
Filed: 2011-09-15
Abstract: 595232 A vertical bore coil lifter for lifting coils of steel with greatly reduced risk of the coil telescoping is provided. The lifter includes a pair of inside legs dimensioned to fit inside the bore of the coil with remote legs to support inner wraps of the bottom of the coil. Opposed outer legs traverse the outside of the coil and terminate in outer legs that oppose the inner legs. The outer legs supporting outer wraps of the coil and prevent telescoping of the coil while it is being lifted. The lifter may be selectively brought from an open configuration, in which the feet are drawn apart to release or receive a coil to a closed configuration in which the opposed feet are drawn together to cooperate in supporting the underside of the coil. In one embodiment an automatic latching and unlatching mechanism is provided to alternate between the release and closed configurations without need for operator intervention.
Patent NZ-596213-A (NZ)
Title: 6-(3-aza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-yl)-2-phenyl-pyrimidines as adenosine 5'-diphosphate (ADP) receptor antagonists
Inventor: CAROFF EVA
IPC: A61K31/506
Filed: 2010-04-07
Abstract: The disclosure relates to 6-(3-aza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-yl)-2-phenyl-pyrimidine derivatives represented by formula (I), wherein the variables are as defined in the specification. These phenyl-pyrimidine derivatives are suitable as P2Y12 adenosine 5'-diphosphate (ADP) receptor antagonists and are used in the treatment and/or prevention of peripheral vascular, of visceral-, hepatic- and renal-vascular, of cardiovascular and of cerebrovascular diseases or conditions associated with platelet aggregation, including thrombosis in humans and other mammals.